CITY OF
REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS -
TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 27, 2007
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:45 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1.
CONSENT CALENDAR: (All items will be
considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for
discussion.)
1-A: Approval
of minutes of the November 13, 2007, City Council meeting.
1-B: Dial-A-Ride
Paratransit Services - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a second amendment to existing contract with Dial-A-Ride
Paratransit, on a month-to-month basis for a period of three months.
1-C: City Hall security camera system - recommendation to authorize the
City Manger to negotiate and execute a contract with Firstline Security, in the
amount of $199,105, for installation of a security camera system for City Hall
and Department offices, and for maintenance of the system.
1-D: Resolution approving Final Tract Map No.
61226 for a 5-unit condominium project at
1-E:
1-F: Adoption
of resolution authorizing the City Manager to act on behalf of the City on
matters associated with administration and implementation of various
grant-funded programs awarded through the Metropolitan Transportation Administration.
1-G: Adoption
of resolution authorizing the City Manger to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Public Attorneys Legal Support Staff
1-H: Security
services for BBB Facilities - recommendation to authorize the City Manager
to negotiate and execute a contract with International Services, in the amount
of $1,940,368, to provide security services for BBB facilities; and, to
appropriate additional proposed funds.
1-I: Woodlawn
Cemetery Landscaping Services -recommendation to authorize the City Manager
to negotiate and execute a contract with ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance, in
the amount of $431,143, for grounds landscape maintenance services.
1-J: Adoption
of resolution to join Green Cities
California and take action to accelerate local regional, national and international
efforts to achieve sustainability.
1-K: Uses
and appropriation of Citizens' Option for
Public Safety funding - recommendation to appropriate $176,633 in 2006 Citizens' Option for Public Safety
grant funding and authorize the purchase of new crime mapping applications,
online crime mapping system, and related equipment for mobile data computers.
1-L: Website
design services - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate
and execute two contracts with PCM, in the amount of $125,330, to provide
services to redesign the City's website and implement a content management
systems; and appropriate asset seizure funds of $50,000 for part of the cost.
1-M: Survey
research for potential Utility Users Tax (UUT) Ballot Measure -
recommendation to approve proposed survey research to assess community
attitudes and support for a potential ballot measure to modernize the UUT as
applicable to telecommunications.
1-N: BBB
financial strategies and operations analysis - recommendation to authorize
the City Manager to negotiate and execute a services agreement with TransTrack
Systems, in the amount of $91,501, to provide an analysis for the BBB.
1-O: Provision
of services related to public/private partnership for solid waste transfer
services - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute a 6th amendment to Contract No. 8524 (CCS), with Gershman, Brickner and
Bratton, Inc., in the amount of $50,000, for additional services to assist in
negotiations and to advise on the developing of a public/private partnership.
1-P: Management
services for parking operations - recommendation to authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 8376 (CCS) with
Parking Concepts Incorporated, in the amount of $3,605,980 to extend contract
through June 2008; approve the proposed appropriation of funds for the
contract; and, authorize the negotiation of an additional one-year option
through May 2009.
2.
CLOSED SESSIONS:
2-A: Public
Employee Evaluations.
Title of Employees: City Attorney, City Manager
2-B: Conference with Legal Council – Anticipated
Litigation: Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(b): one dispute involving real property at
2-C: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing
Litigation: In the Matter of Compliance with Federal Obligations by the
City of
6:45
P.M. RETURN TO AGENDA ACTION ITEMS:
6.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS:
6-A: Appeal
of Landmarks Commission designation of the property at 423-431 Ocean Avenue as
a City Landmark - recommendation to deny the appeal and designate the property
as a City Landmark based on the findings set forth by the Landmarks Commission.
(Continued from October 23, 2007)
STAFF REPORT STAFF PRESENTATION
7.
ORDINANCES: (No public
discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)
7-A: Second
reading and adoption of an ordinance adopting the
7-B: Second
reading and adoption of an ordinance adding Section 8.32.070 to the Municipal
Code requiring installation of approved gas shutoff devices in buildings,
structures and mobilehome parks prior to sale or exchange, when newly constructed
or when the cost of additions or alterations exceeds $10,000. (Introduced November 13, 2007)
7-C: Introduction
and first reading of an ordinance adding Section 10.04.06.150 to the Municipal Code
conforming the use of
STAFF REPORT FAA
LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 26, 2007
8. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
8-A: Village
Trailer Park Concept Plans - recommendation to direct staff to pursue a
development Agreement negotiation and review process with applicant to
determine if an appropriate project that satisfies the removal requirements of
the City Charter can be identified and approved upon execution of the proposed
MOU; and direct staff regarding the Development Agreement's potential public
benefits and appropriateness for redevelopment of the site and the
consideration of alternatives. (Continued from October 9, 2007)
8-B: Concessionaire
selection criteria for Annenberg Community Beach Club - recommendation that
Council approve specific criteria for selection of an operator to provide
concession services at the Annenberg Community Beach Club at Santa Monica State
Beach.
8-C: Responses
to proposals to provide commercial collection services - recommendation to
direct staff to proceed with developing an implementation plan for the Solid
Waste Management Division to be the sole provider for commercial collection
citywide; and direct staff to keep roll-off service an open market activity and
implement permit criteria to establish diversion rates and use of alternative
fuel vehicles.
8-D: Proposed
amendment to Anti-smoking Ordinance - recommendation that Council direct
staff to prepare an amendment to the anti-smoking ordinance to create liability
for business owners and managers who knowingly allow smoking in outdoor dining
areas.
13.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:
13-A: Appointment to two annual vacancies on the Pier Restoration Corporation with terms ending November 8, 2011. (Continued from October 30, 2007)
13-B: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Pier Restoration Corporation Board of Directors for a term ending November 13, 2010. (Continued from October 30, 2007)
13-C: Request of Councilmember McKeown that Council
direct staff to recommend criteria for analyzing planning and land use
decisions for consistency with our adopted
(May
be heard with Item 13-D)
13-D: Request of Councilmember O’Connor that the Council confirm that
the
(May be
heard with Item 13-C)
13-E. Request
of Councilmember McKeown, at the request of Heal the Bay, that the Council
adopt a resolution by which the City of Santa Monica would join the City and
County of Los Angeles in declaring December 20, 2007 "A Day Without a
Bag," encouraging holiday shopping with reusable tote bags rather than
single-use plastic and paper carry-out bags, in the interest of sustainability,
reduction of landfill and protection of the marine environment.
14. PUBLIC INPUT: (Public
comment is permitted only on items not on the agenda that are within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the City.
Please note that State law prohibits the City Council from taking any
action on items not listed on the agenda, including issues raised under this
agenda item.)
Any documents produced by
the City and distributed to a majority of the City Council regarding any item
on this agenda will be made available at the City Clerk's Counter located at
City Hall, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, during normal business hours.
Any member of the public unable to attend a meeting
but wishing to comment on an item(s) listed on the agenda may submit written
comments prior to the meeting by mailing them to: City Clerk,
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